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Can we use UHF/VHF ham bands for search and rescue missions?
Suppose that several licensed amateurs are part of a volunteer search and rescue team. The team is normally licensed and carries equipment to communicate on a variety of public safety bands in VHF/UHF ...
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Non-life-threatening emergency in the US?
The minivan in front of us blew a tire and pulled over, a long way away from mobile signal. We couldn't find a spare tire. I have a Technician license; if I'd had my Baofeng BF-F9 V2 with me, is there ...
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Easy way for an uncertified hiker to broadcast a distress signal
I am wondering whether shortwave can be used as an effective distress call for a hiker who is a non-ham operator.
More specifically,
Are non-certified operators permitted to broadcast distress calls ...
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